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I work in a restaurant & since 2 weeks have aproblem with my ears. both're extra sensitive & i feel like 1 of them is abit muted what is the problem?

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

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Likely from exposure: To noise in your workplace. See your dr and get a hearing test. (can u hear me now?) take care !

Answered 12/9/2013

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A member asked:

I work in a restaurant & since 2 weeks have aproblem with my ears. both're extra sensitive & i feel like 1 of them is abit muted what is the problem?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

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